Locum Consultant T&O Surgeon with a Special Interest in Hand & Wrist

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Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust Locum Consultant T&O Surgeon with a Special Interest in Hand & Wrist

The closing date is 12 November 2026

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Job summary

The department works across all 3 hospital sites and is busy with daily trauma lists and other activity consisting of elective inpatient and daycases lists, fracture and outpatient clinics, and emergency department streaming clinics for minor injuries. It is equipped for the most modern orthopaedic procedures, being a well-equipped hospital with a full range of Clinical Support Services.

The well-developed is supported by dedicated occupational therapists and the Trauma and Orthopaedic Department as a whole has excellent specialist nursing input. Physiotherapy support in outpatient and inpatient areas is of a high standard, with well developed, dedicated teams. The orthopaedic surgeons have excellent links with radiology services, where radiologists have a keen interest in musculoskeletal imaging, particularly ultrasound. The Trust also has onsite access to CT and MRI. The Trauma and Orthopaedic Department works very closely with the Rheumatology Department within the Trust and it is expected that any appointee will continue with this team approach

Main duties of the job

As a senior employee of the Trust the post-holder will work in close co-operation with, and support, other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients.

Integral to the responsibilities of the posts are the following requirements:

• To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service
• To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
• To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
• To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's and Business Unit's services plans

The post would suit a good team player dedicated to high quality patient care. The opportunity exists to work in a non-hierarchical setting and offer a wide range of orthopaedic procedures in this busy Trust. The postholder must be prepared to work cross site to allow development of services across northern Lincolnshire and Goole.

We are looking for an orthopaedic surgeon who has subspecialty interests in hand and wrist surgery.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

208-4F3444-26-1

Job locations

Diana Princess of Wales Hospital

Scartho Road

Grimsby

DN332BA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a senior employee of the Trust the post-holder will work in close co-operation with, and support, other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients.

Integral to the responsibilities of the posts are the following requirements:

• To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service
• To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
• To undertake all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
• To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts and Business Units services plans

The post would suit a good team player dedicated to high quality patient care. The opportunity exists to work in a non-hierarchical setting and offer a wide range of orthopaedic procedures in this busy Trust. The postholder must be prepared to work cross site to allow development of services across northern Lincolnshire and Goole.

We are looking for an orthopaedic surgeon who has subspecialty interests in hand and wrist surgery.

The postholder will be required to create effective relationships with clinical colleagues as well as members of the management team. Senior management are supportive of the service and related opportunities for development.

The Trust has rationalised the implant and prosthetic usage and the successful candidate will be expected to continue with this agreement.

The Consultant on call rota is 1 in 7 with internal cover between consultants for annual leave and study leave and is currently based at Grimsby Hospital. On call is non-resident and the person should be available over the phone and attend within 30 minutes if required. We are exploring the option of a single site on call and the frequency and site might change in the future when the trusts reconfiguration strategy is agreed and implemented.

Trauma and on call work is based at Grimsby and Scunthorpe. The majority of the elective work is undertaken at Goole and Grimsby. All complex paediatric trauma is undertaken by neighbouring Tertiary Centres, general paediatric trauma is delivered as part of our Trauma service. There is middle grade and consultant presence on all sites everyday to provide any advice for post-operative patients and the on call Consultant will assume responsibility of your patients should you not be available. The appointee is expected to work as part of the team to deliver the service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a senior employee of the Trust the post-holder will work in close co-operation with, and support, other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients.

Integral to the responsibilities of the posts are the following requirements:

• To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service
• To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
• To undertake all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
• To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts and Business Units services plans

The post would suit a good team player dedicated to high quality patient care. The opportunity exists to work in a non-hierarchical setting and offer a wide range of orthopaedic procedures in this busy Trust. The postholder must be prepared to work cross site to allow development of services across northern Lincolnshire and Goole.

We are looking for an orthopaedic surgeon who has subspecialty interests in hand and wrist surgery.

The postholder will be required to create effective relationships with clinical colleagues as well as members of the management team. Senior management are supportive of the service and related opportunities for development.

The Trust has rationalised the implant and prosthetic usage and the successful candidate will be expected to continue with this agreement.

The Consultant on call rota is 1 in 7 with internal cover between consultants for annual leave and study leave and is currently based at Grimsby Hospital. On call is non-resident and the person should be available over the phone and attend within 30 minutes if required. We are exploring the option of a single site on call and the frequency and site might change in the future when the trusts reconfiguration strategy is agreed and implemented.

Trauma and on call work is based at Grimsby and Scunthorpe. The majority of the elective work is undertaken at Goole and Grimsby. All complex paediatric trauma is undertaken by neighbouring Tertiary Centres, general paediatric trauma is delivered as part of our Trauma service. There is middle grade and consultant presence on all sites everyday to provide any advice for post-operative patients and the on call Consultant will assume responsibility of your patients should you not be available. The appointee is expected to work as part of the team to deliver the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Undertaken programme of training acceptable to the Royal College of Surgeons for appointment to Consultant Status
• Able to take responsibility for delivering the service without direct supervision
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Desirable

• An appropriate higher - [specialty e.g. FRCS-T&O or equivalent] surgical qualification.
• Fellowship in Hand and Wrist Surgery
• Experience with general and UL Trauma

Clinical Skills

Essential

• ATLS or equivalent - Provider
• Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job,
• Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
• Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
• Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job

Desirable

• ATLS Instructor

Language Skills

Essential

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.

Clinical Governance/Management

Essential

• Engaging in job planning, Teamwork, Service development, Supervision of SAS group/ trainees/juniors, Trust/Departmental policies, GIRFT Principles
• Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
• Audit: evidence of active participation in clinical audit.
• Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching where required in the job.

Desirable

• Research
• Innovation
• Management training / qualifications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Undertaken programme of training acceptable to the Royal College of Surgeons for appointment to Consultant Status
• Able to take responsibility for delivering the service without direct supervision
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Desirable

• An appropriate higher - [specialty e.g. FRCS-T&O or equivalent] surgical qualification.
• Fellowship in Hand and Wrist Surgery
• Experience with general and UL Trauma

Clinical Skills

Essential

• ATLS or equivalent - Provider
• Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job,
• Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
• Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
• Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job

Desirable

• ATLS Instructor

Language Skills

Essential

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.

Clinical Governance/Management

Essential

• Engaging in job planning, Teamwork, Service development, Supervision of SAS group/ trainees/juniors, Trust/Departmental policies, GIRFT Principles
• Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
• Audit: evidence of active participation in clinical audit.
• Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching where required in the job.

Desirable

• Research
• Innovation
• Management training / qualifications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Diana Princess of Wales Hospital

Scartho Road

Grimsby

DN332BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Diana Princess of Wales Hospital

Scartho Road

Grimsby

DN332BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead

Ricardo Pacheco

[email protected]

01724282282

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

208-4F3444-26-1

Job locations

Diana Princess of Wales Hospital

Scartho Road

Grimsby

DN332BA

United Kingdom

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